Over £20,000 raised for teenagers killed in crash on New Year's Day

More than £20,000 have been raised for the families of the two teenagers killed in a crash in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

William Herbert, aged 16 and from Howden, and 18-year-old Olly Mitchell, from Ellerton, both in East Yorkshire, died in the crash between a VW Golf and a Vauxhall Grandland on Staithes Road, Preston.

A fundraiser described William as a “bright young soul” who “touched the lives of everyone who knew him with his kind heart, infectious laughter, and unwavering spirit”.

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The funds raised would help cover funeral expenses and ease the burden on loved ones, it explained, adding: “Every donation, no matter the size, is a step towards showing them how much William meant to all of us and how deeply he will be missed.”

William Herbert, 16 and 18-year-old Olly Mitchell died in the horrific crash on New Year’s DayWilliam Herbert, 16 and 18-year-old Olly Mitchell died in the horrific crash on New Year’s Day
William Herbert, 16 and 18-year-old Olly Mitchell died in the horrific crash on New Year’s Day

A separate fundraiser for Olly, also on GoFundMe, said they hope to create a “lasting legacy” for the “cheeky, Yorkshire pudding-loving, high viz-wearing” youngster, who had a “mischievous smile and as wicked sense of humour”. The “much-loved member of a large farming community” had just got a new job.

It added: “Having just turned 18, Olly's future was looking bright with a new job that he loved and a great social circle including a personal life that was bringing visible happiness that was a joy to see”.

Two other youngsters in the Golf were also seriously injured as was the passenger in the Grandland, while the driver also suffered a serious injury to her arm.

The 17-year-old Golf driver was arrested last Wednesday on suspicion of two counts of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been released on bail pending further inquiries.

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